2022 RAM 2500 Laramie Cummins & Keystone Cougar || is 14k Too Much Fifth Wheel For This HD???

So This is kind of a #weightwatcherstruckedition with a different format but I still want to answer a continued question that get's asked on my channel A LOT! || Like || Subscribe || Share ||

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Truck: 2022 RAM 2500 Laramie Night Edition Cummins
Trailer: 2019 Keystone Cougar 368MBI Fifth Wheel

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[vincentmurante]

Word of advice.. always back as straight as you can and line up the side of your RV with the side of your truck bed evenly on both sides

[BigBadJohnDiesel]

The truck looks level! Ram needs to do something about their payload deficit with their 3/4 ton Diesel trucks! The problem with the Ram air suspension is, when equipped, the system does take away from the payload! You're better off not going with the air suspension in a Ram 2500 Diesel.

[jondaniels]

They are way underrated. Lots of people in RV parks using similar setups. Most people add air bags for comfort and ride quality. You could also go with a kelderman setup. Truck can handle that weight no problem. The transmission in the 2500 is the real weak link in the setup. Mine actually seems to like having weight and working over being empty.

[kennylaw]

Skip from 4min to 8 min to cut out trying to line up ball

[BtRct]

My 2006 F250 6.0 crew cab Lariat 4x4 had more payload capacity than that (2, 396 lbs). Ram is really behind the curve. I thought that new truck would be somewhere in the 3, 000 lb range. You are lucky to tow a 35 ft travel trailer with that truck, forget any 5th wheel.

[ricwestdoesitwork]

Good video JB. Great information and it was nice you being able to use Truck other than you own to be able show information on different trucks. 👍🏻

[robdgarza]

For my Reese I placed duct tape in the middle of the hitch stripe down. Then use a gooseneck hook up helper from Jeffers Pets this works well for a one person hookup. You align the helper with the Tape line using your rear view mirror and it is close once the helper falls or is close to falling. works well for me.

[arnaldoscachetti]

Great video JB, I like the way you explain things in detail… thx

[cobaltpluto]

So this is 14K though. The 5th wheel I would like is only about 8K and dry hitch weight about 1.3K. So I think the 2500 Cummins would be just fine. The Cummins mainly because I want a diesel. I know the Hemi is great but you live once. Plus I’d like to get a diesel for longevity and run it for 2 possibly even 3 decades.

[ivandrago]

There is plenty of people walking around, ask one to help guide you to your ball. It is much easier than getting out constantly and checking.

[chasingthesun]

My Ram 2500 Tradesman has a 3350 payload capacity.

[joshhodges]

I have a mega cab same size trailer and airbags. Tows it awesome.

[richfarfugnuven]

Airbags really helped my F350. Airlift system in the rear for my 42 foot fifth wheel.

[nickdestito]

I have a 2020 f250 xlt with a 6.2 gas and pull a 15, 000 lb jayco pinnacle. Put a super spring helper on rear, no problem. It's all in how you drive, if you can drive a trailer?

[tomsplace]

Just ordered a 22 ram3500 cc lb 4x4 aisin. Trailer pin weight dry is 2200. Max trailer 16k. I think pin will be closer to 2750 loaded. It’s also 40ft. I debated about maybe going to a dually but the trailer will be well within the SRW capabilities

[kevinmanning]

Trailer specification input is listed under 2022 enhancements for UConnect. We just ordered a 3500, but neither the dealer or UConnect customer service could answer the question of where you input the height/width/length for the trailer. UConnect didn’t even understand what I was asking. Been using a Rand McNally for RV’s for years and was hoping to get away from that, but looks like it may not have been added as advertised.

[RobinHoodTexas]

Great video. We are just getting started with an rv. Can't wait!

[gwendolynbrown]

Yes another great video an information!

[markrice]

I have a Ram 2500 Diesel too. Your truck will pull 14, 000 lbs just fine. The issue is the tongue weight. Your truck should be rated at about 2350 lbs . That is the amount of downward weight on the bed of the truck ( or the hitch ). Check the tongue weight of the trailer-if it is more that 2350 you are over loading the truck and really need a 1 ton truck.

[Busybennetts]

You don’t go off the payload or pin weight. You go by axle weight and he just said 6k so you are super good. My trailer is 3100 payload weight same truck but a 2018. I’ve been around the USA just fine it’s also a 44 ft toy hauler and 14 ft y’all